Honored & Inspired: Featured in Ebony Magazine’s Content Creators to Know

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Aug 2

A celebration of style, storytelling, and soulful gatherings—thank you, Ebony Magazine.

Akeshi Akinseye featured in Ebony Magazine — *Photo: Amy Anaiz*

I’m deeply honored to share that I’ve been featured in Ebony Magazine as one of their “Content Creators to Know” for my dinner party series. What a full-circle moment to be recognized by such an iconic publication that continues to celebrate Black excellence across generations. You can view the feature here.

This recognition means the world to me because hosting is not just something I do—it’s who I am. I’ve always believed that meaningful celebrations are about more than pretty flowers or flawless menus (though I love both!). At the core of every beautiful gathering is intention—making people feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

Dinner party table with elegant décor — *Photo: Collin Pierson*

Every dinner party I host is rooted in storytelling, connection, and joy. It’s about crafting experiences that linger in the hearts of guests long after the last bite or toast. Whether it’s a lavish celebration or an intimate meal for two, the energy we bring to the table is what transforms it into something unforgettable.

That’s exactly why I wrote my newest book, The Art of Celebrating: Inspiration and Ideas for Meaningful Gatherings. It’s a love letter to the heart of hospitality. Whether you’re planning a grand soirée or a cozy dinner at home, this book is your companion in creating moments that matter.

Pre-order your copy here: The Art of Celebrating

Thank you again, Ebony Magazine, for this beautiful spotlight. And thank you to my community for always showing up with love. Let’s continue to celebrate life—in all its forms—with intention, grace, and style.

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Akeshi Akinseye

Akeshi Akinseye is the founder and CEO of Kesh Events and is the leading expert in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

She is widely regarded as One of the best Wedding planners in America by Brides, Top 5 wedding vendors in the world by WEDLUXE, top wedding planner in Chicago by PartySlate and more.

Her insights and work have been featured in national publications like Brides, PartySlate, Modern Luxury Weddings, Inside Weddings, Yahoo, ESPN, New York Times etc and she appears regularly in media outlets like ABC, The Tribune and more.

She is the author of the best-selling book, “The Art of Floral And Event Design” and founder and editor of celebrations and lifestyle magazine, The Art of Celebrating. Her creativity, keen eye, attention to detail and knack for perfection is what her clients love about her. She brings the art of creativity and personalization to every single event making her the best at what she does. Akeshi honors the individual styles of her clients and she continually strives to make every experience one to remember.

http://www.akeshiakinseye.com